Queens British Grammar School vs Swans International School - Primary Campus

	Q Queens British Grammar School Malaga, Spain	S Swans International School - Primary Campus Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,320 - 17,720	Fees / year €8,750 - 20,500
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 110	Pupils 800
Typical class size	Typical class size 10	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1971
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Queens British Grammar School is located at Avenida Costa Galera 34, Estepona, Malaga, 29693, Spain. The campus is situated in Estepona on the Costa del Sol. It is accessible by local roads and is served by two school bus routes from Marbella and Sotogrande.	Location Marbella, Málaga, Spain. Primary Campus: El Capricho s/n, Marbella 29602. Secondary Campus: Lago de los Cisnes, s/n, Marbella 29602.
Stages	Stages Foundation and Primary; Secondary; A Level.	Stages Foundation Stage for ages 3-5; Primary School for ages 5-11; Secondary School for ages 11-16; Sixth Form for ages 16-18. GCSE/IGCSE are offered in Years 10-11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered in the Sixth Form.
School type	School type The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications.	School type International school following the British curriculum with GCSE/IGCSE in Years 10-11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix More than fifty nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Learning Support is available; a dedicated Learning Support team identifies and provides linguistic or academic support for new students and those with additional needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School starts at 08:45. Registration and form time run 08:45–09:00. Mid-morning break is 10:30–11:00. Lunch is 13:15–14:00. School finishes at 15:30, with clubs from 15:30–16:30.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Queens offers two bus services from Marbella and Sotogrande, running Monday to Friday during term times, twice daily. The buses are air-conditioned, no-smoking, insured and regularly serviced. The cost for a place on the school bus is EUR 1000 per term (three terms per year). The bus fee is non-refundable. In exceptional circumstances the bus service may not run; notice will be given in advance.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Joining Fee - Joining (registration) fee: EUR 1,500 per pupil. This fee is one-time and non‑refundable. Tuition fees by year group (full annual and three-term breakdown) - Foundation (Age 3–4): Annual fee EUR 7,320. Term payments (three-term schedule): Autumn EUR 2,928; Spring EUR 2,196; Summer EUR 2,196. Annual payment with 5% discount: EUR 6,954 (discounted equivalents by term shown in published schedule). - Stage 4–5 (Age 4–5): (Discounted/alternative row shown in published schedule) Annual payment with 5% discount: EUR 6,954; discounted term equivalents: Autumn EUR 2,782; Spring EUR 2,086; Summer EUR 2,086. (Full/standard annual/term figures are shown for each year group in the published fee schedule). - Year 1 (Age 5–6): Annual fee EUR 8,450. Term payments: Autumn EUR 3,380; Spring EUR 2,535; Summer EUR 2,535. Annual payment with 5% discount: EUR 8,027 (discounted term equivalents: Autumn EUR 3,211; Spring EUR 2,408; Summer EUR 2,408). - Year 2 (Age 6–7): Annual fee EUR 8,450 (standard row shows EUR 8,450 in layout; discounted annual shown as EUR 8,027 with term splits Autumn EUR 3,211; Spring EUR 2,408; Summer EUR 2,408). - Year 3 (Age 7–8): Annual fee EUR 9,480. Term payments: Autumn EUR 3,792; Spring EUR 2,844; Summer EUR 2,844. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 4 (Age 8–9): Annual fee EUR 9,006. Term payments: Autumn EUR 3,602; Spring EUR 2,702; Summer EUR 2,702. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 5 (Age 9–10): Annual fee EUR 9,790. Term payments: Autumn EUR 3,916; Spring EUR 2,937; Summer EUR 2,937. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 6 (Age 10–11): Annual fee EUR 9,300. Term payments: Autumn EUR 3,720; Spring EUR 2,790; Summer EUR 2,790. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 7 (Age 11–12): Annual fee EUR 13,290. Term payments: Autumn EUR 5,316; Spring EUR 3,987; Summer EUR 3,987. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 8 (Age 12–13): Annual fee EUR 12,626. Term payments: Autumn EUR 5,050; Spring EUR 3,788; Summer EUR 3,788. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 9 (Age 13–14): Annual fee EUR 14,010. Term payments: Autumn EUR 5,604; Spring EUR 4,203; Summer EUR 4,203. Discounted annual example in the published schedule: EUR 13,310 (discounted term equivalents: Autumn EUR 5,324; Spring EUR 3,993; Summer EUR 3,993). - Year 10 (Age 14–15): Annual fee EUR 14,730. Term payments: Autumn EUR 5,892; Spring EUR 4,419; Summer EUR 4,419. Discounted annual example in the published schedule: EUR 13,994 (discounted term equivalents: Autumn EUR 5,598; Spring EUR 4,198; Summer EUR 4,198). - Year 11 (Age 15–16): Annual fee EUR 15,760. Term payments: Autumn EUR 6,304; Spring EUR 4,728; Summer EUR 4,728. Discounted annual example in the published schedule: EUR 14,972 (discounted term equivalents: Autumn EUR 5,988; Spring EUR 4,492; Summer EUR 4,492). - Year 12 (Age 16–18): Annual fee EUR 17,720. Term payments: Autumn EUR 7,088; Spring EUR 5,316; Summer EUR 5,316. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 13: Annual discounted figure shown in the published schedule: EUR 16,834 (discounted term equivalents: Autumn EUR 6,734; Spring EUR 5,050; Summer EUR 5,050). The published schedule shows the Year 12/13 structure and discounted values together. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency: Fees are billed either termly (three-term payments) or as a single annual payment. A 5% discount applies for a single annual payment. Fees are subject to an annual increase. - Term payment due dates (must be paid prior to the start of each term): - Autumn term: due before June 30. - Spring term: due before January 2. - Summer term: due before April 1. - Minimum enrolment expectation: Each registered child is expected to remain at the school for a minimum of one full academic year. Where a child is withdrawn before the end of the academic year, no refund of fees will be made. Annual payments are non‑refundable if the student is withdrawn after payment. Permanent exclusion carries no refund. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as a provision in the published school information; no boarding fees are published. The school operates as a day school with optional services (for example, lunch and bus). Other costs and fees - School bus: EUR 975 per term for the Marbella–Estepona service. The bus fee is payable termly in advance and is non‑refundable. - School lunches: A daily cooked school lunch service is offered as an optional, chargeable service; specific meal pricing is not listed in the published fee schedule. Packed lunches are permitted. - School uniform (items available from school reception; school does not profit from uniform sales). Representative item prices: - School cap: EUR 15.00 - School shirt / blue blouse: EUR 25.00 - School long trousers / skirt / jumper / cardigan: EUR 25.00 (each, depending on item) - School pinafore dress: EUR 30.00 - School blazer: EUR 50.00 - Campus jacket: EUR 40.00 (small) / EUR 50.00 (large) - P.E. shorts / P.E. tee shirt: EUR 15.00 - P.E. sweater / tracksuit trousers: EUR 25.00 - Polo shirt: EUR 20.00. - After-school clubs and other optional activities: Available for an additional fee per term; specific charges are not itemised in the published schedule. - Sibling discounts: A tuition discount of 5% for the second child and 10% for the third child (and further details as published) is available. Refund information - The joining fee (EUR 1,500) is explicitly non‑refundable. - If a child is withdrawn before the end of the academic year, no refund of fees will be given. - Where an annual payment has been made, no refund will be given if the student is withdrawn after that payment. - Fees are not refundable in the case of permanent exclusion under the school behaviour policy. - The bus fee is non‑refundable once paid for the term. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule specifies that fees may be paid termly or annually and gives due dates and discount terms; the schedule does not give a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, card, bank transfer, international payment provider) in the published fees document. Parents should use the school's admissions or administration contact for the school's accepted payment methods.	Fee details Application & Entrance Fees - Entrance (non-returnable) fee by stage: EUR 1,975 (Foundation Stage), EUR 2,975 (Year 1–Year 6), EUR 3,975 (Year 7–Year 13). - Refundable deposit on acceptance: EUR 1,000. The deposit will be refunded in June provided the School receives written notice of withdrawal at least one full term in advance by the published deadlines; the deposit is forfeited if a place is accepted but not taken up. Tuition fees by year group (per year / per term) - The school does not publish a full, detailed tuition table by year group and per term in its public materials; published third‑party listings report annual day‑student fee ranges rather than a complete per‑year, per‑term schedule. Reported annual fee ranges vary by source and by year group, with typical estimates for the current academic year falling approximately in these bands: Primary/early years roughly EUR 6,500–11,000 per year; Secondary (up to IGCSE) roughly EUR 8,700–16,000 per year; Sixth Form / older students reported at the higher end up to around EUR 20,000–21,000 per year. These figures are reported as annual day fees and are presented as ranges rather than a published per‑year fee table. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and other school fees are payable in advance and must be paid no later than the end of the first week of each term. A surcharge applies to any fees unpaid by the end of the first week of term. Parents who expect difficulty must meet the School's Managing Director before term begins to agree alternative arrangements. A full term's written notice is required to withdraw a pupil; specific notice deadlines for deposit‑refund consideration are 1st September (Autumn term), 20th December (Spring term) and 30th March (Summer term). Boarding fees - Swans International School operates as a day school; boarding provision is not applicable and no boarding fees are published. Other costs and mandatory extras - Uniform: Parents are responsible for providing and maintaining the full school uniform for the academic year. The school operates an on‑site uniform shop with published opening hours. Costs for uniform items are not published in the public uniform policy. - Stationery and materials: Parents must supply specified stationery and equipment by year group; stationery is available at the school stationery shop. Specific prices for stationery packs are not published in the terms and conditions. - School meals: The school provides freshly prepared, home‑cooked meals daily; meal provision is described but individual meal prices or charging arrangements are not publicly listed. - Additional support and specialist provision: If a pupil requires additional tuition or placement in a smaller support group, this provision is chargeable to parents at the current private tuition rate (or at a reduced support‑group rate where applicable) and must be paid in advance. Other ancillary costs that may be charged include specialist assessments, optional trips, examination fees and ad‑hoc activity costs, where applicable; specific charges for these items are not published in the publicly available terms. Refunds and cancellation - Fees are non‑refundable for absence during term and are not reduced except in exceptional circumstances at the School's sole discretion. The refundable deposit is returned in June if written notice of withdrawal is given at least one full term in advance by the published deadlines; the deposit is forfeited if a place is accepted but not taken up. A surcharge is applied for late payment. Fee payment options - The School's public terms and quick‑link pages do not list specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) in the published materials. Payment method details and a full, itemised fee schedule are provided in the School's admissions/fee documentation rather than in the public terms; therefore specific accepted payment methods are not available in the public materials reviewed here.
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House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Foundation and Primary; Secondary (IGCSE); and A-Level programmes. The IGCSE curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English. The syllabuses for A-Levels prepare learners for university study and are recognised by universities worldwide.	Curriculum details Swans follows the British curriculum alongside the Spanish ESO Curriculum, structured into distinct educational stages. Foundation Stage covers ages 3-5 (Early Years and Reception). Primary Education covers ages 5-11. Secondary Education covers ages 11-18, with the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams in Years 10-11. Sixth Form covers ages 16-18, preparing students for higher education with the International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations. The Spanish ESO Curriculum includes specialised Social Sciences and Spanish Languages and Literature for both Primary and Secondary Education.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Intentionally small class sizes.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The Swans IB and IGCSE Class of 2025 achieved remarkable results. The IB cohort posted a 100% pass rate, with eight students scoring over 40 points and one achieving a perfect 45. IB scores of 38+ roughly equate to AAA at A Level, and 45 points roughly equate to 4 A*s. Graduates have secured places at top universities worldwide, including LSE, ESADE, Cambridge, Imperial, and University College Utrecht.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression A-Level syllabuses prepare learners for university study, and universities worldwide value and recognise these qualifications.	Higher education progression Graduates have secured places at top universities worldwide, including LSE, ESADE, Cambridge, Imperial, and University College Utrecht.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Enrichment activities are available beyond the standard curriculum, including Arts, Music and Theatre and sports. The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award since 2013, and enrichment opportunities such as the Debate Club, Student Council and various charity initiatives.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Contact the administration to arrange a visit to Queens British Grammar School. The administration will arrange the visit for you. The Headteacher will personally show you around the facilities and explain how the school will support your child's education. This visit provides an opportunity to ask questions and see the environment first hand. The school is open to children of all nationalities aged 4 to 16. If a child has limited English, the school will place them in an Intensive English Class dedicated to bringing them up to the standard to join mainstream classes, planned and assessed by the class teacher. The Intensive English Class aims to prepare pupils to join mainstream classes. The school teaches in English and follows the English national curriculum. Spanish is a compulsory subject; other European languages are offered as options and some additional languages are available as extra-curricular activities. The SEN framework supports pupils through Assess, Plan, Do, Review with a Provision map, 1:1 support where needed, and access to ICT and adapted equipment. Queens British Grammar School has a limited number of places; each child registering is expected to stay at the school for a minimum of one academic year. A non-refundable joining fee of 1,500€ per child covers registration administration fees, visa letters and Head Teacher interviews. Term fees must be paid prior to the start of each term: Autumn term due before 30 June, Spring term due before 2 January, Summer term due before 1 April. Where an annual payment is made, no refunds are given if the student withdraws; in the case of permanent exclusion, no refunds are given. Queens British Grammar School is fully inclusive and welcomes pupils of all backgrounds and abilities.	Admissions The school charges an entrance fee of €1,975 for Foundation Stage, €2,975 for Year 1–Year 6, and €3,975 for Year 7–Year 13, payable when a place is offered; a refundable deposit of €1,000 is payable on acceptance of the school place, with the deposit refunded in June provided written withdrawal is received at least one full term in advance; the deposit is forfeited if a place is accepted but not taken up; if the deposit is not collected by 1 September, it may be transferred to the Swans Library Fund. If no place is immediately available, applicants are placed on a waiting list for the relevant year group and the School will notify parents/guardians when a place becomes available; applicants who do not maintain contact with the School within one academic year of placement on the waiting list will be removed; parents/guardians must notify the Admissions Secretary of any change of contact details. All new entrants are subject to a six‑month trial period, which may be extended for a further six months where a pupil's effort or behaviour does not meet required standards; during the trial or extension the School may take appropriate action, including termination of enrolment, if standards are not met. A full term's written notice is required to withdraw a pupil, with deposit refund deadlines of 1 September (Autumn), 20 December (Spring) and 30 March (Summer). Fees are payable in advance, no later than the end of the first week of each term; if parents anticipate difficulty in making payment they must meet the School's Managing Director before the term begins to agree alternative arrangements; failure to comply may result in loss of place. A surcharge is applied to any fees unpaid by the end of the first week of term. Fees are non‑refundable for absence unless exceptional circumstances apply. Sibling discounts apply to tuition fees: second child 3%, third child 15% and fourth child 20%. Where a pupil is assessed as requiring additional tuition or placement in a smaller support group, provision will be charged to parents at the current private tuition rate (or at a reduced rate where applicable) and must be paid in advance, no later than the end of the first week of term. Progression to the next year group is not automatic; the School may withhold progression where a pupil's academic performance, effort or English language proficiency is insufficient; the School will notify parents of any required interventions; costs for assessments may be charged to parents unless expressly stated otherwise. Pupils must wear the uniform and comply with the Uniform and Appearance Policy; items must be clearly labelled; the School accepts no liability for unlabelled items; stationery and equipment must be supplied as specified for the year group; a list of compulsory items will be provided at the start of term; the School may require assessments to determine a pupil's needs at cost to parents unless stated otherwise. The Home‑School Agreement requires parental support; there is a zero‑tolerance policy toward aggressive or abusive behaviour by pupils or parents/guardians; the School reserves the right to terminate the contractual relationship for serious or repeated breaches; digital conduct, safeguarding and medical protocols apply; consent to use pupil images is granted by enrolment (with opt‑out possible in writing); the School may amend these Terms and Conditions with 28 days' publication notice; deposit forfeiture provisions apply as stated; Administrative Procedures are published by the School.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school awards a scholarship covering the entire Primary Education phase (Year 2 to Year 7) in collaboration with Marbella Town Hall; the scholarship was announced July 31, 2024 and was awarded to a local Marbella student.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If no place is immediately available, applicants are placed on a waiting list for the relevant year group; the School will notify parents/guardians when a place becomes available; applicants who do not maintain contact with the School within one academic year of placement on the waiting list will be removed; parents/guardians must notify the Admissions Secretary of any change of contact details.
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